What is the cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Burundi?

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Burundi is to bus via Kigali which costs $28 - $100 and takes 20h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kisumu to Burundi?

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Burundi is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $310 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Burundi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Bujumbura via Busia, Trinity Bus Terminal and Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Burundi?

The distance between Kisumu and Burundi is 717 km. The road distance is 987 km.

How do I travel from Kisumu to Burundi without a car?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Burundi without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 20h 38m and costs $28 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Kisumu to Burundi?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Kisumu to Burundi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Burundi bus from?

Kisumu to Burundi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Burundi?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Burundi is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $310 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $28 - $100 and takes 20h 38m.

Where does the Kisumu to Burundi bus arrive?

Kisumu to Burundi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Busia station.

What is the time difference between Kisumu and Burundi?

Burundi is 1h behind Kisumu. It is currently 5:24 AM in Kisumu and 4:24 AM in Burundi.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Burundi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Burundi is 987 km. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Kisumu to Burundi.

Where can I stay near Burundi?

There are 32+ hotels available in Burundi.

Kisumu to Burundi - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Burundi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Kisumu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane KIS - BJM
3h 47m
$312–828
Bus via Kigali
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
20h 38m
$29–98
Drive 987 km
1. Drive from Kisumu to Bujumburacar 987 km
17h 22m
$141–203
Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly
1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane EDL - BJM
7h 5m
$569–1,027
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus
23h 38m
$45–51

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 716.6 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Burundi?

Jambojet Limited and Kenya Airways fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Bujumbura via Busia, Kampala, Trinity Bus Terminal, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 20h 38m.

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